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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 349.65 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 349.65 and 198.32 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 349.65 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/349.65 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 349.65 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 69,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,340.84/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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